Rohn Strong's Blog, page 22

House Marinara Sauce

Everyone has their own version of Marinara Sauce, right? Growing up I was relegated to eating that horrible red stuff that comes in the glass jar and flavored with simply…MEAT. What kind of flavor is that anyway? Don’t I want a tomato sauce to taste like…you know…tomatoes? Not…meat? Or a sorry substitute for it? So,... Read More

Choco Energy Balls

So, here’s the thing. I’ve been on, what most call, a juice fast! I’m just drinking healthy juices for 60 days. Fun right? I think so! Next week I’ll be posting some wonderful juice recipes. Today, however, is FAST FRIDAY! Have I got a FAST recipe for you! In fact it took me longer to... Read More

Apple Pie…For Breakfast

I love Apple Pie, but not any old Apple Pie. The truth? I hate tart things. Tart apples give me all of the grief. My cheeks invert, my tongue smacks, and my teeth hurt. I hate tart. I grew up in Michigan, and the apples were aplenty. In the south, it is much of the... Read More

A Popcorn to Die For

Today, I am here to admit something. I have a problem. Popcorn. I’ve been addicted to popcorn since childhood. I can remember my Nana making popcorn balls at Christmastime and sneaking them at night. This crunchy treat is my weakness. I love the salty, buttery, and crunchiness each bite rewards me with. Now I’m craving... Read More

Asparagus and Shallot Frittata

I would like to subtitle this blog…”How to Make a Perfect Frittata”. Okay, I don’t know if it is the perfect frittata but it is really…really…really good. It includes some of our favorite ingredients in my kitchen. Mushrooms. Asparagus. Shallot. Garlic. Jalapeño. Eggs. Salt. Why do we love these ingredients? Well, it may be a... Read More

Fast Friday: Cooking Sweet and Savory Quinoa

Today is the first of a series I’d like to call, Fast Friday. A collection of recipes/tips that will make your cooking experience a lot easier. Today we are taking a look at Quinoa. What is quinoa? Well, if you’ve been hiding in your closet for the last few years you’ve not heard of quinoa.... Read More

Zucchini Quinoa Salad

So, here’s the thing. I love salad. In fact, I eat a salad for lunch each day. For many years I ate just iceberg lettuce with a bit of ranch. Which, let’s face it is boring. There are some benefits when it comes to your health…but come on…B-O-R-I-N-G. In the first place, iceberg lettuce has... Read More

Southern Portobello and Kale Salad

In the south we all eat, what we call, Greens a.k.a Collards a.k.a Collard Greens Whatever you call them, usually the dish consists of smoked meat of some kind, salt, some kind of hot sauce, collard greens, and…of course…butter. Yup. Greens and butter. That’s why they taste so darn good. Well, I needed another option... Read More